December 2024

Dear Church Family,

  There are so many Christmas activities that are coming in the next few weeks that will get us ready for this special season!- All Church Christmas Party -  Sunday, December 8th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Come for a good meal, fun activities, Christmas photos and friendship! We have a good sign-up, but we'd like to have more of you to come join us! - Christmas Caroling on Wednesday, December 11th at 3:45. Come join us for our annual Christmas Caroling as we bl

June 2024

Dear Church Family, I have been thinking of things and people I am thankful for during this season of First Baptist’s growth and reaching out! I wanted to do a Top Ten but couldn’t stop at 10, because of the great people and activities happening in the name of our Lord Jesus! I am thankful for: 1.  For leaders who care deeply for and pray for the church and the future at  FBC! 2. For Sunday School and Bible Study leaders! 3. For the people who have stepped forward

May 2024

Dear Church Family, Summer is around the corner and the school year is finishing up soon!  We have some great activities yet in May and a summer full of fun, fellowship, and faith-building!  Here’s a quick rundown of events for children, youth, and adults! May 14 – Passionate Prayer  Do you have a burden for the church?   Come join us for prayer from 5:30-6:15 p.m. this Tuesday. May 18 at 8:30 a.m. - Ironmen’s Breakfast  Come for a delicious meal along with Brenton

April 2024

Dear Church Family,   What a great Passion week that we had with Palm Sunday when the children sang, we hosted a brunch and held a children’s egg hunt, a meaningful Maundy Thursday service, and of course celebrated the resurrection on Easter Sunday!  Jesus is alive in us!  Thanks to everyone who helped!   We are launching our Ironmen’s ministry with a breakfast on Saturday, April 13 at 8:30 a.m.  We want to encourage all of our men to come and bring another man or two to

March 2024

Dear Church Family,   Easter is coming soon!  This year it falls on Sunday, March 31st.  It’s one of the two easiest times of the year to invite someone to a church service. Please pray and invite someone to church that day for a special service!   Each One Reach One is a great thing to remember and to do for each of us! We are seeing more people regularly at our worship service and Sunday School in years.  I praise the Lord for all of the work, invitation, service

February 2024

Dear Church Family,  We are very excited for the men and women of the church to have some exciting opportunities for growth and outreach in 2024 and beyond!  Our women are hosting the “IF” conference February 23-24.  We have a good start to registrations and are hoping for many more to join in on the nationwide conference.  The speakers are going to be excellent, the food delicious, and the fellowship even better!  I want to encourage all of our women to step out and regis

January 2024

Dear Church Family,

Pam and I really enjoyed the Christmas season here at FBC!   We thought the decorating was meaningful, caroling was special, Sundays were impactful, the Christmas party was a little crazy and Christmas Eve was wonderful! Thanks to all who helped, served, and participated.  I have heard of many of you telling me of people that you invited to our Christmas Eve candlelight service!  Thank you for catching the vision to reach out to others!   I truly beli

December 2023

November 2023

Dear Church Family,

    How can it be that this Sunday is the Sunday before Thanksgiving?  I am very excited about this week’s service as we look to have a real “Attitude of Gratitude” in our lives.  With Thanksgiving around the corner, it means we are close to the Christmas season.  Here are some of the Christmas happenings that you’ll want to be sure to come enjoy with us!  Christmas Schedule Friday, November 24 – Jingle in Your Jammies (Black Friday Babysitting 6:00 a.

October 2023

Dear Church Family,

  I love the refreshing weather that fall brings and I am looking forward to our Fall Fest which includes a Trunk or Treat and a costume shop for underprivileged children.  Thanks to everyone for all of your candy and costume donations!  Also for all of you who are decorating a trunk and leading games for kids!   Pray that we connect with some families who will eventually get connected to our children’s ministry, the church, and most of all to Jesus!   O

September 2023

Dear Church Family, This fall at First Baptist is turning out to be a great time to see the Lord working in our midst!  Last Sunday we celebrated our church’s 180th Birthday.  We received two families into the church as members.  John & Kelsey Parrish and their three girls. Brenton and Isabela Hanisch and their four children. We had the grill out and enjoyed great food and fellowship.  The children enjoyed the bounce house, games, food, face painting, and an ice cream e

August 2023

Dear Church Family,    We have so much to be thankful for today at First Baptist!

    Pam and I are very thankful for all of you.  We really enjoy your friendship, fellowship, prayers, encouragement, and support!  Without all of you, we wouldn’t be able to do all that the Lord is calling us to do.  

   This coming Sunday, August 20 we are officially welcoming Isabela Hanisch as our Children’s Director.  We also welcome her husband Brenton along with their four children: Audr

June 2023

Dear Church Family, We have some exciting news for our congregation! There are one and maybe two people who will be coming to help with our children and youth (teens). One is a potential part-time Children’s Director and one is an intern. First of all, on Sunday, June 25, a candidate for our Children's director position will be here to experience a worship service with us.  She has five years of experience in Children’s ministry.  She has a BA in Biblical Studies fr

May 2023

Dear Church Family,- We are very excited about “Stellar” which is the Vacation Bible School theme for June 19-23 6:00-8:30p.m. Families are signing up their kids already. You can send this link on to any families interested in joining us for Vacation Bible School. Parents can click on this link to register.https://decaturfbc.breezechms.com/form/603a6b- Please continue to pray for our Children’s Director SearchCommittee.  We are praying for a leader to help us as we

March 2023

Dear Church Family,

Here are some quick yet exciting updates!-  Easter is quickly approaching and here is the latest.- We will host an Easter Carnival and Treat Trail for children Pre-K through 5th grade.  Please invite children and families to join us on Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m.-  Ways you can help is to be a volunteer for the Carnival and Treat Trail and to bring in bags of candy that are individually wrapped. - The Women’s Bible Study will start their next stu